Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John (Sean) Dunne
Naas, Kildare/Ballylinan, Laois
Dunne John (Sean), 6th September 2024, (Naas and formerly of Ballylinan); peacefully after a long illness.
Beloved husband of Mary, loving father of Colin, John and Ursula,...
Sarsfields 4-15 Park-Ratheniska 0-4
Laois Ladies SFC Quarter-Final
Sarsfields have progressed to the LOETB Laois Ladies SFC semi-finals after a seriously dominant win over Park-Ratheniska this evening.
First-half goals from Lauren Kearney and Clare Conlon coupled with goals in the second period...
The draws for the semi finals of the Laois Shopping Centre Premier IHC and IHC have been made.
These draws were made necessary as three teams from the same group all advanced to the semi finals.
In the Premier IHC, Borris-Kilcotton,...
Camross 2-18 The Harps 1-16
Laois SHC Quarter Final
County champions Camross are safely through to the Laois Shopping Centre SHC semi finals following victory over The Harps this afternoon.
A fast start for the victors was ultimately the difference as Camross...
Abbeyleix 2-18 Portlaoise 2-9
Laois SHC Quarter-Final
Abbeyleix have returned to the semi-finals of the Laois Shopping Centre Senior Hurling Championships after a comfortable win over Portlaoise this afternoon.
Goals at either end of the first half gave Abbeyleix a commanding nine-point...
After a dramatic day of action yesterday, hurling is back on the table once again this afternoon.
Saturday was a defining day in the Laois Shopping Centre Premier IHC, IHC and JHC.
In the Premier IHC, Ballinakill and Camross joined Borris-Kilcotton...
It would have been about this time 14 years ago when the Donnery triplets were preparing for the first day of school.
Now, with a similar feeling of panic and excitement Charlie, Lucy and George are preparing for life in...
Abbeyleix v Portlaoise
In O'Moore Park at 2pm
The last two Premier IHC champions do battle in the first game of the day in O'Moore Park as Abbeyleix and Portlaoise square up.
Portlaoise's return to senior hurling has been relatively impressive with...
The recent publication of the Scoping Inquiry into historical sexual abuse in schools, details the horrific trauma inflicted by the abuse of young students.
This dark chapter in Irish society continues to reveal systemic and unimaginable suffering of young students...
Laois Archery is offering local businesses a chance to be part of an international competition, being held in Portlaoise later this September.
The Irish Field Archery Federation (IFAF) - the sport's governing body here - have chosen the Laois club...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John (Sean) Dunne
Naas, Kildare/Ballylinan, Laois
Dunne John (Sean), 6th September 2024, (Naas and formerly of Ballylinan); peacefully after a long illness.
Beloved husband of Mary, loving father of Colin, John and Ursula,...
Ballinakill 1-26 Clonaslee-St Manman's 3-19
Laois Premier IHC Quarter Final
After an epic 80-minute encounter in O'Moore Park Ballinakill sealed their spot in the Premier IHC semi-finals, and perhaps just as importantly the Senior Championship for 2025 with a one-point win...
Slieve Bloom 1-20 Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe 2-5
Laois IHC Quarter Final
Ben Conroy was at the heart of an impressive perfomance as Slieve Bloom cruised past Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe to book their spot in the semi final in two weeks time.
Conroy claimed 1-10 during another...
Ballypickas 1-16 Portlaoise 0-12
Laois JHC Semi Final
A strong showing in the final quarter from Ballypickas was enough to see them pull away from Portlaoise and book their place in this year's Junior decider in a fiercely contested Semi-Final clash...
Mountrath 1-19 Trumera 1-14
Laois IHC Quarter Final
Mountrath put in a powerful final quarter performance to see off neighbours Trumera in Colt this evening and book their semi-final place in two weeks' time.
In the latest instalment of the Mountrath-Trumera local...
Ballyfin 0-16 Camross 1-15
Laois Premier IHC Quarter Final
There was late drama in O'Moore Park in the first of Saturday evening's Premier IHC as a late goal from Rick Bannon saw Camross snatch the win from Ballyfin.
Camross dominated the first...
There is a huge evening of hurling ahead with six massive matches down for decision across the county.
Five of them throw in at 5.30pm and the other is on at 7.15pm with plenty on the line.
The highest rated games...
The Ballacolla road in Abbeyleix was the unlikely backdrop for the creation of most of the work in make-up artist (MUA) James MacInerney’s fantastical exhibition ‘Make-Up Art’ which is now running at the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise.
Moving back from London...
Laois author and dairy farmer, Lorna Sixsmith has proudly launched her debut novel, 'Country Girl at Heart'.
The novel is a romantic comedy about finding love in unexpected places, rediscovering oneself in the most ridiculous situations, and embracing the life you...
Ballyfin v Camross
Laois Premier IHC Quarter Final in O'Moore Park at 5.30pm
There is a double header of action in O'Moore Park where the Laois Shopping Centre Premier IHC quarter finals will be settled.
The first game throws in at 5.30pm...
The 2024 World Wallball Championships took place in the University of Limerick with Laois taking home three gold medals and one silver.
Elizabeth Pearson earned a phenomenal two world titles, winning gold in both the Ladies 'C' Plate competition and...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ibironke Adebari (née Aina)
Colliers Court, Portlaoise, Laois
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the home call of our beloved mother and wife; Ibironke Olajumoke Adebari nee Aina who slept...
Rathdowney-Errill 2-18 The Harps 2-14
Laois JHC 'C' Final
Brian Bowe landed ten points as Rathdowney-Errill claimed Laois Shopping Centre Junior 'C' glory this evening.
In a very entertaining game in the Centre of Excellence, the victors had four points to spare...
After the best part of forty years working in different roles in post-primary education, Gerry Quinn is due to retire from St Fergal’s College in October.
Perhaps ironically his family background has many primary school teachers.
This includes a great-grandfather from...
Portlaoise College's students rocked their way into the new academic year with its annual commencement event in the school courtyard.
Local band Transmitter provided the entertainment, performing a setlist that appealed to all ages - even the staff.
Ranging from Coldplay...
Energy Awareness Week was successfully launched in Laois with organisers saying it 'sparked enthusiasm throughout the community for sustainable energy practices'.
The event, hosted by Aisling O’Rourke, presenter of Midlands 103’s Let’s Go Green Show, featured interviews with leading industry...
Knock Vintage Men’s Shed will bring the country’s rich agricultural heritage to life when it hosts its annual threshing festival in Spink this weekend.
“The corn was cut in a vintage operation with a couple of 100 year-old binders, tractors...
Kolbe Special School are extremely excited to let everyone know that they will be part of the National Ploughing Championships 2024.
The school will bring their 'Win a Quad for Kolbe' fundraised to this year's Ploughing championship, where they will...
Rathdowney-Errill v The Harps
Laois JHC 'C' Final in the Centre of Excellence at 7.15pm
The second piece of adult hurling championship silverware is up for grabs this year as Rathdowney-Errill and The Harps meet tonight.
Clough-Ballacolla defeated Borris-Kilcotton for Junior B...
People in Laois with little to no farming experience are being offered the opportunity to develop agricultural skills and undertake a career in the farming industry.
This is thanks to a new collaboration between FRS Farm Services and the LOETB...
